Anthony R. Page (Film - TV - Theater - Photography - Design - Advocacy)

Fall 2025 | Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal The Fall 2025 edition of the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal is shaped as a journey—one that moves across borders, generations, and creative disciplines to explore how Black and Global South cinema is being made, examined, and remembered in this moment. This issue does not rush. Instead, it invites readers to move deliberately—from origin and vision, through industry and critique, and ultimately toward recognition—reflecting cinema as a living ecosystem rather than a static art form. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The issue begins with a feature on David Mboussou , the Gabonese-born filmmaker based in France, whose work explores memory, land, and contemporary African identity. Written by Latesha Wiggins , the piece centers on Mboussou’s film Afrotopia , tracing a creative language shaped by diaspora, history, and an intimate relationship to place. It establishes the global, grounded tone that carries througho...

Ciara A. Shaw moved throughout the audience during her performance of an excerpt from  Ain’t But a Few of Us Left , creating a rare, intimate immersion that pulled each guest into the emotional core of the work.    The Alma Experience Building Community Through Conversation, Connection & Collaboration On November 9, our community of stakeholders in Atlanta gathered for an evening designed with intention— The Alma Experience —where art, culture, and thoughtful conversation converged in an atmosphere of elegance and purpose. To capture the spirit of the night, we partnered with SWSH , whose latest AI-driven photo technology created a dynamic, living album—one that moves beyond documentation to memory, allowing moments to be revisited, felt, and shared. As a key collaborator of the Alma Film Festival, SWSH helps us reimagine how discerning audiences engage with storytelling in meaningful, modern ways. Take a look at our album here Alongside her director, Maya Lawrence, C...

Largo.ai to Showcase Cutting-Edge Film Intelligence with Alma Film Festival’s Dandelion Institute Fellows A first-look experience for emerging filmmakers from the Global South The Alma Film Festival today announced a special Largo.ai technology showcase with the Dandelion Institute Film & Television Fellowship , offering fellows an exclusive, hands-on look at advanced tools for story, audience, and market insights. This curated session is designed to help next-generation filmmakers accelerate development decisions, strengthen pitches, and sharpen green-light strategies. “Alma’s mission is to connect creative brilliance with the tools that move ideas into the world,” said Anthony R. Page , Festival Director & Managing Producer, Alma Film Festival. “Giving our fellows a direct window into Largo.ai’s capabilities aligns with our Six Pillars of Purpose — Conversation, Connection, Community, Collaboration, Cultural Diplomacy, and Collective Growth — and reinforces the festival’...

The Alma Experience - An Exclusive Gathering of the Alma Film Festival’s Global Council of Culture with Special Festival Announcements & Visual Showcases The Alma Film Festival invites Atlanta’s creative community, cultural leaders, and partners to a special Pre-Launch Gathering at the historic APEX Museum . This intimate, high-end experience will bring together our broad coalition of supporters as we prepare to launch one of the most dynamic cultural festivals of 2026. This afternoon will highlight: Meet & Greet – Building connections across Atlanta’s creative, cultural, and business communities. Festival Updates – Exclusive insights into programming, partners, and global initiatives. Special Announcements – Unveiling new collaborations and opportunities for community involvement. Visual Presentations – A first look at the Alma Film Festival experience. Featured Performance Acclaimed artist Ciara A. Shaw will perform a stirring excerpt from her award-winni...

It was a great privilege speaking with Shate L. Hayes and sharing part of my journey through her incredible platform, The Purpose Post. Shate does a phenomenal job connecting with leaders from all around the world and uncovering the wisdom they’ve gained along their professional paths. Here’s the article that features me — check it out and let me know what you think! This kind of dialogue is exactly the type of conversation we aim to cultivate through the Alma Film Festival, and we’re excited to have Shate L. Hayes and her company as one of our key stakeholders in this growing global ecosystem. “In everything we do, we aim to spark conversations that cultivate meaningful connections and strengthen our sense of community. From this shared foundation, we hope to inspire greater collaboration, leading to cultural diplomacy and collective growth.” The Six Pillars of Purpose: Conversation • Connection • Community • Collaboration • Cultural Diplomacy • Collective Growth Read Full Article Her...

GRATITUDE… Every day, I wake up and work to move the needle forward on my ventures. Some days, it feels like rolling a stone uphill; other times, it’s like being Wile E. Coyote—chasing that roadrunner, only to find yourself back at the drawing board. But through it all, this is my life’s commitment, so I keep going. That’s the reality of being an advocate for community, especially in the arts and entertainment industry. How we are seen on screen and how our humanity is shared matters deeply. There must be space and opportunity on larger platforms to present the full scope and scale of our humanity—sharing stories that are more authentic, accurate, and complete. Much of that requires the quiet, behind-the-scenes work that often goes unseen. I’ve learned not to do it for recognition, but because it’s who I want to be—for myself, my family, and especially my kids and grandkids. That’s why being nominated for the Vanguard Award by the RICE Awards Executive Committee means so much. A specia...